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Social Science: Psychology and Sociology

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of Psychology and Sociology.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a major perspective in Psychology?

  1. Behaviorism

  2. Cognitivism

  3. Humanism

  4. Structuralism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Structuralism, a school of thought in Psychology that focused on breaking down mental processes into their basic components, is no longer considered a major perspective in the field.

According to Sigmund Freud, what is the primary driving force behind human behavior?

  1. Libido

  2. Thanatos

  3. Eros

  4. Aggression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freud believed that libido, or sexual energy, is the primary motivator of human behavior.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development?

  1. Trust vs. Mistrust

  2. Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

  3. Initiative vs. Guilt

  4. Generativity vs. Stagnation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Generativity vs. Stagnation is a stage in Erikson's theory of adult development, not psychosocial development.

What is the term for the tendency of people to conform to the opinions and behaviors of the majority?

  1. Groupthink

  2. Conformity

  3. Obedience

  4. Social influence


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their behavior or beliefs to match those of the group they are part of.

Which of the following is NOT a major sociological theory?

  1. Functionalism

  2. Conflict Theory

  3. Symbolic Interactionism

  4. Behaviorism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Behaviorism is a psychological theory, not a sociological one.

According to Emile Durkheim, what is the function of religion in society?

  1. To provide social solidarity

  2. To control individual behavior

  3. To promote moral values

  4. To offer comfort and meaning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Durkheim believed that religion serves to create a sense of unity and belonging among members of a society.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of social stratification?

  1. Class

  2. Caste

  3. Race

  4. Gender


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Race is a social construct, not a type of social stratification.

What is the term for the process by which individuals internalize the values and norms of their society?

  1. Socialization

  2. Enculturation

  3. Acculturation

  4. Assimilation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Socialization is the process by which individuals learn the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are acceptable in their society.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of social change?

  1. Evolution

  2. Revolution

  3. Reform

  4. Diffusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evolution is a gradual process of change, not a type of social change.

What is the term for the study of human behavior in social contexts?

  1. Sociology

  2. Social Psychology

  3. Cultural Anthropology

  4. Political Science


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Psychology is the study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social context they are in.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of social group?

  1. Primary group

  2. Secondary group

  3. Reference group

  4. In-group


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In-group is not a type of social group, but rather a term used to refer to the group that an individual identifies with.

What is the term for the process by which individuals adopt the values and norms of a new culture?

  1. Acculturation

  2. Assimilation

  3. Integration

  4. Marginalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acculturation is the process by which individuals adopt the values and norms of a new culture.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of social inequality?

  1. Economic inequality

  2. Political inequality

  3. Social inequality

  4. Gender inequality


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social inequality is not a type of social inequality, but rather a general term used to refer to the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in a society.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between individuals and their social environment?

  1. Sociology

  2. Social Psychology

  3. Cultural Anthropology

  4. Political Science


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sociology is the study of the relationship between individuals and their social environment.

Which of the following is NOT a major type of social institution?

  1. Family

  2. Education

  3. Religion

  4. Government


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government is not a type of social institution, but rather a political institution.

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